Ancient Mesopotamia and Assyrian Sculptures Quiz

Which civilization is often credited as the cradle of civilization?

• Egyptian civilization

• Roman civilization

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Greek civilization

During which century did the Assyrians control the ancient Near East?

• 1st century BCE

• 3rd century BCE

• 8th century BCE

• 5th century BCE

Where were the sculptures from the palace of Sargon the 2nd carved?

• Nimrid

• Assur

• Nineveh

• Khorsabad

What were the guardian figures at the city's gates called?

• Lamassu

• Sphinx

• Minotaur

• Griffin

What was the structural purpose of the guardian figures?

• Decoration

• Religious rituals

• Protection

• Entertainment

What is the material of the Lamassu sculptures?

• Wood

• Monolithic stone

• Bronze

• Marble

What is depicted on the walls of the palace?

• Hunting scenes

• Religious ceremonies

• Agricultural activities

• Fishing scenes

What is the significance of the five legs of the Lamassu?

• Decoration

• Representation of movement

• Mistake by the sculptor

• Symbol of power

What does the stationary position of the Lamassu from the front symbolize?

• Fear

• Movement

• Authority

• Friendliness

What does the combination of naturalistic and decorative forms in the sculpture speak to?

• The power of the king

• The intelligence of the people

• The wealth of the civilization

• The beauty of the city